Every Architecture Student Should Learn This French Design Technique
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Space & Architecture
We sat down to revisit the design charrette we led for Rockford Christian Schools, and to ask a question most architects avoid: 30 years later, would we change anything?
In this video, we walk through the full charrette process: how it works, why it works, and what it actually feels like to facilitate consensus among educators, administrators, and community members in real time. It's messy, collaborative, and one of the most powerful tools in school architecture.
In this video:
* Facilitating group decision-making with 20+ stakeholders
* Lessons from 30 years of a school building in use
* How we approaches educational design
Whether you're a school administrator planning a renovation, a fellow architect curious about our process, or just someone who loves seeing how buildings come to life, then this one's for you.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 What is a Charrette?
1:42 Stakeholder Overview
2:09 Design Highlights
3:35 Building Consensus With 20+ People
05:04 Would You Change Anything About the Plan?
About Our Firm:
We are a national award-winning architecture firm offering exceptional custom residential, commercial, and retail design services.
Our portfolio includes one-of-a-kind homes that showcase a diverse architectural repertoire, reflecting our ability to transcend singular artistic styles. With a footprint spanning 13 countries and 49 states, our offices in Michigan, Florida, and Costa Rica serve as hubs for innovative design solutions.
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In this video, we walk through the full charrette process: how it works, why it works, and what it actually feels like to facilitate consensus among educators, administrators, and community members in real time. It's messy, collaborative, and one of the most powerful tools in school architecture.
In this video:
* Facilitating group decision-making with 20+ stakeholders
* Lessons from 30 years of a school building in use
* How we approaches educational design
Whether you're a school administrator planning a renovation, a fellow architect curious about our process, or just someone who loves seeing how buildings come to life, then this one's for you.
Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes looks at custom architecture, the design process, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 What is a Charrette?
1:42 Stakeholder Overview
2:09 Design Highlights
3:35 Building Consensus With 20+ People
05:04 Would You Change Anything About the Plan?
About Our Firm:
We are a national award-winning architecture firm offering exceptional custom residential, commercial, and retail design services.
Our portfolio includes one-of-a-kind homes that showcase a diverse architectural repertoire, reflecting our ability to transcend singular artistic styles. With a footprint spanning 13 countries and 49 states, our offices in Michigan, Florida, and Costa Rica serve as hubs for innovative design solutions.
See our homes: https://visbeen.com/portfolio
Follow Us
IG: https://www.instagram.com/visbeenarchitects/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visbeenarchitects
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/visbeenarchitects/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visbeen-architects
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@visbeenarchitects